NBAA Convention News 2016

Nov 2, 2016 - 7:30 PM
At NBAA 2016, Carville and Matalin Call the U.S. Election
Power pundit couple return to NBAA for their quadrennial presidential prognostication.

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Nov 2, 2016 - 1:30 PM
Rolls-Royce Expands Service Network With CorporateCare Growth
Duncan Aviation, Embraer and ExecuJet are expanding their roles in the Rolls-Royce engine support network
Nov 2, 2016 - 1:25 PM
Pilatus PC-24 Flies in for NBAA 2016
More details are also emerging about the $8.9 million light twinjet's certification path.
Leading into the NBAA show, Bombardier had “aggressive” marketing plans for its Learjet 75, as the company pondered whether the Learjet unit fit in with its long-term plans. Photo: Mark Wagner
Nov 2, 2016 - 11:37 AM
Bombardier Wrestles With Learjet Future
Bombardier wrestles with Learjet future
Nov 2, 2016 - 8:50 AM
Bombardier Readies Global 7000 for Flight
Safety of flight tests are complete and taxi tests have begun.
Nov 1, 2016 - 3:00 PM
Jeppesen Updates Charts; Offers Dispatcher Training
eppesen is promoting a pair of new initiatives here at the NBAA show. First, the Boeing subsidiary has enhanced its standard instrument departure (SID)
Nov 1, 2016 - 1:30 PM
Comlux Boosts Charter Reach With OneAbove Team
OneAbove will market charter capacity for Fly Comlux and other operators
mach 5 bizjet.
Nov 1, 2016 - 12:30 PM
HyperMach at ‘Pivotal Stage’ for Its Mach 5 Bizjet
Slated for service entry in 2028, the company’s newly renamed HyperStar will have a top speed of Mach 5 at 80,000 feet and 7,000-nm range.
Nov 1, 2016 - 9:45 AM
Satcom Direct Buying TrueNorth
The deal is expected to close by year-end.
With an award-winning environmental record in Colorado, West Star Aviation is expanding its Chattanooga, Tenn. facility. A new maintenance hangar and a 41,500-sq-ft paint shop are part of the $20 million expansion.
Nov 1, 2016 - 9:30 AM
West Star Plans Chattanooga Expansion
The project will add another more than 100,000 sq ft of maintenance and paint facilities.
aircraft interior
Nov 1, 2016 - 9:00 AM
Jet Aviation’s Skilled St Louis Team Drives Growth
A broad array of skills is helping Jet Aviation St Louis to diversify beyond MRO and green completions work.
Feb 7, 2017
How Virtual Reality Tools Train Dassault Falcon Aircraft Mechanics

As part of the training to become a qualified mechanic for Dassault’s Falcon business jets, instructors now have a new high-tech tool. Using the original Catia CAD drawings, students can wear virtual reality goggles to explore and disassemble a virtual aircraft mockup with an instructor before working on the actual aircraft.

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Nov 1, 2016 - 10:22 AM
More Engine Data Means More Effective Trend Monitoring
Jet-Care is expanding the scope of the engine performance data that it can now trend for operators through its gas path analysis service.
Nov 1, 2016 - 10:09 AM
Signature Launches New Customer Loyalty App
Intended to make customers’ jobs easier, the new software marks the start of a new interface for users.
Sabreliner Aviation’s Perryville Mo., facility completed its eighth paint and interior renovation of a Gulfstream G200 last month.
Nov 1, 2016 - 10:05 AM
Sabreliner Delivers 45th PC-12 Paint Refurbishment
The milestone aircraft was handed over by the Innova Aerospace subsidiary to its Australia-based owner early last month.
Nov 1, 2016 - 10:00 AM
Fuelerlinx Adds New Archive Features, Partnerships
Partnerships with Skyplan and iflightplanner, extends the company’s tankering and flight routing advice worldwide.
Nov 1, 2016 - 9:51 AM
GE Bringing ‘Additive Value’ to Aircraft Engines
The push into more additive content would reduce cost and weight, while improving reliability.
Nov 1, 2016 - 9:45 AM
Satcom Direct Buying TrueNorth
The deal is expected to close by year-end.
With an award-winning environmental record in Colorado, West Star Aviation is expanding its Chattanooga, Tenn. facility. A new maintenance hangar and a 41,500-sq-ft paint shop are part of the $20 million expansion.
Nov 1, 2016 - 9:30 AM
West Star Plans Chattanooga Expansion
The project will add another more than 100,000 sq ft of maintenance and paint facilities.
airplane
Nov 1, 2016 - 9:30 AM
Pilatus Builds Out in Broomfield
Pilatus Business Aircraft broke ground on a new 118,000-sq-ft North and South American headquarters for aircraft completions and support.
building
Nov 1, 2016 - 9:25 AM
New APP Set to Open at HWD
The Connecticut-based FBO chain is preparing to debut its new $5 million facility at the Bay-area gateway.
aircraft interior
Nov 1, 2016 - 9:00 AM
Jet Aviation’s Skilled St Louis Team Drives Growth
A broad array of skills is helping Jet Aviation St Louis to diversify beyond MRO and green completions work.